Sean Pennel Joins VACO as Recruiting Manager

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VACO Los Angeles LLC (VACO), a leading consulting and executive search firm specializing in accounting and finance, today announced the addition of Sean Pennel as recruiting manager.

Pennel joins VACO with more than ten years of industry experience both in executive search and in-house recruiting. He will specialize in recruitment of direct hire financial professionals and report to Stephanie Keairns.

When asked if he has any advice for companies seeking financial professionals, Pennel said, "Uncertainty about the economy continues to be a big topic of conversation, but things are getting better. We've seen hiring in the accounting and finance sector rise 40 percent since last year. And, in fact, finding the best people is never easy no matter what the economy. Sorting through stacks of resumes is a huge task. Plus, it takes time to determine if a person is a good fit with a company's culture and skill requirements. That's why I tell people VACO is an extraordinary return on investment. We find the best people quickly."

During his career, Pennel has placed C-level executives and all levels of management for clients ranging from Fortune 100/500 and Big Four CPA firms, to privately held corporations. At VACO, he will place: chief financial officers; senior vice presidents and vice presidents of finance; senior vice presidents and vice presidents of accounting; controllers; directors and managers of finance; directors and managers of accounting; financial analysts; accountants; tax and audit management and staff; and treasury management and staff. He holds a degree from U.C. Santa Barbara in business economics and is completing a Master's degree in psychology.

Frances Moreno, managing partner of VACO Los Angeles, stated, "Sean has the experience, skills and people-oriented personality we prize at VACO. He brings senior-level expertise to our clients to help them fill their business-critical positions quickly and effectively with the top finance and accounting professionals in the area. We are delighted to have him on the team."

Pennel says, "I'm happy to join a company with the quality and professionalism of VACO. I love working for the official Best Place to Work in Los Angeles!"

About VACO

"Vaco" is derived from a Latin word meaning "to free yourself from a master." VACO Los Angeles LLC was founded in 2006. VACO has been named the number one "Best Place to Work" in Los Angeles in 2011 and 2009, and the "Best Place to Work" in its industry in 2010. VACO was also ranked in the top 15 of 100 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in Los Angeles in 2009 by the Los Angeles Business Journal. VACO is a leading consulting and placement firm specializing in the finance and technology sectors. Further information on VACO can be found at www.vaco.com/los-angeles.

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